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AK03 DXT

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,115 mi
Last recorded91,115 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 DXT
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 91,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,862 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 7 Nov 2017 83,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres are in poor condition with cracks along side walls.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tailgate handle loose

Fail 2 Nov 2017 83,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working both (could be a wiring fault) (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all four tyres are in poor condition with cracks along side walls.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tailgate handle loose

Pass 1 Nov 2016 78,294 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking in sidewall

Offside Front washer provides limited fluid

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Fail 1 Nov 2016 78,291 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking in sidewall

Offside Front washer provides limited fluid

Offside Rear tyre valve perished

Pass 4 Nov 2015 73,861 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

slight brake bind on both front wheels

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2015 73,861 miles

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

slight brake bind on both front wheels

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,961 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Fail 30 Oct 2014 70,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre has cuts to outer side wall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 69,097 miles

O/S/F tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread area and has deep cut.

Fail 19 Oct 2013 69,097 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre worn very low on inner edge of tread area and has deep cut.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 66,850 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 64,118 miles

front discs rusting

o/s/f cv boot slight leak

rear discs rusting

Fail 3 Dec 2011 64,118 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs rusting

handbrake lever slightly worn

o/s/f cv boot slight leak

rear discs rusting

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,061 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 53,035 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,190 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 40,814 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 30,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 22,928 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AK03 DXT is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK03 DXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK03 DXT is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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